The Los Angeles Rams and the Minnesota Vikings will set out on their playoff journey on Monday night when they go head-to-head at SoFi Stadium.
Inglewood is still expected to be the venue for Monday’s encounter, although the NFL have confirmed that the Arizona Cardinals’ home of State Farm Stadium in Glendale is an alternative option if the game is to be moved due to the recent wildfires in Los Angeles.
At present the game is still expected to be in LA, meaning it’s home-field advantage for the Rams that the Vikings must overcome if they are to go a step closer to New Orleans and the NFL Championship game on February 9.
Both teams go into this game on the back of defeats in their final outings of the regular season and the pair will be desperate to get back in the saddle at the first time of asking, or see their campaign brought to an abrupt halt.
Having lost 30-20 at the Rams earlier this season, revenge might well be a motivating factor for the Vikings on Monday.
Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford put on a show in that game, throwing four touchdowns to help deliver the victory for the hosts at SoFi Stadium.
Sam Darnold did not have his worst game for the Vikings, with two touchdown passes for 240 yards through the air, but he’s certainly capable of much more.
On a nine-game winning streak before losing to the Detroit Lions in their final game of the regular season, the Vikings have been in a good place in general over recent months.
Finishing the season with a 14-3 record shows how far this side have come with Darnold, as he prepares to come up against Stafford once again on Monday.
The Rams ended their regular season 10-7, which was still enough to claim the NFC West title this season.
With a 5-4 record at SoFi Stadium this term, the venue has hardly been a fortress for the Rams and the Vikings might well put on a raid on Monday to leave with the victory and progress in the playoffs.
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Enjoying an impressive season for the VIkings, Justin Jefferson is certainly a player to keep an eye on in the anytime touchdown market.
The wide receiver has amassed 1,533 receiving yards this season, scoring 10 touchdowns in the process.
Capable of striking from anywhere, with his longest reception this year being a 97-run, Jefferson is a star that will keep the Rams defense on their toes.
At odds of +105, Jefferson to add to his 10 touchdowns for the season on Monday is certainly worth considering.
While the Vikings will be dangerous through the air with the arm of Darnold, Aaron Jones will also pose a real threat on the ground.
Only scoring four touchdowns during the regular season, it comes as a surprise considering he has rushed for 1,138 yards.
With an average of 66.9 yards per game, Jones to break the 58.5 rushing yard landmark catches the eye at -110 for this showdown in Inglewood.
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Minnesota Vikings | -115 ML |
Los Angeles Rams | -105 ML |
Spread | MIN Vikings -1 |
Total Points | O/U 48.0 |
Kyren Williams (LA Rams) | -150 |
Aaron Jones (MIN Vikings) | +105 |
Justin Jefferson (MIN Vikings) | +105 |
Puka Nacua (LA Rams) | +100 |
Jordan Addison (MIN Vikings) | +140 |
Cooper Kupp (LA Rams) | +150 |
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